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What is Engineering &Why Study it!
By
Nabeel A. Riza
Chair Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Head of the School of Engineering
University College CorkCork, Ireland
WHY GO TO COLLEGE?
• More CASH €€ after College • More FUN in College• Acquire Knowledge for Life’s Journey
• That is WHAT a Normal Person Does• If I Don’t, My Parents will GET MAD!
WHAT DOES AN ENGINEER DO?Invents a New Device
– The Light Emitting Diode (LED)
Nick Holonyak An Electronic Engineer
WHAT DOES AN ENGINEER DO?Designs a New Structure
– The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Charles Ellis Structural/Civil Engineer
Long Thin BridgewithSuspensionCables
WHAT DOES AN ENGINEER DO?Tests New Machine
– The X-15 Rocket Powered Jet
Neil Armstrong An Aeronautical Engineer
As of 2013, StillHolds the WorldRecord 4520 mphManned Jet Speed
WHAT DOES AN ENGINEER DO?Conducts Development of a New Gadget
– The Mobile Phone
Martin Cooper (BS, MS, IIT Chicago) Electronic Engineer
A Hand-HeldWirelessCommunicationsGadget IntroducedBy Motorola
1973 2013
WHAT DOES AN ENGINEER DO?Manages a Technology Project
– The NASA MARS ROVER MISSION
John Callas An Engineer
Designed and TestedBy a TEAM of Electrical,Electronic, Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace, & Chemical Engineers
WHAT DOES AN ENGINEER DO?Sells and Markets a Technology Product
– The FORD MUSTANG CAR
Lee Iacocca, President, Ford Industrial Engineer
The Car Design was NOT Totally Unique but its Global Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, and Distribution Strategy wasUnique
WHAT DOES AN ENGINEER DO?Leads a Diverse Large Multi-National Business
– The General Electric Company (GE), USA
Jack Welch, CEO A Chemical Engineer
Energy
Technology Infrastructure
Capital Finance
Consumer & Industrial
ENGINEERS ARE HIGHLY PAID
2011 Data: Starting Annual Salary for New Graduates with Bachelors Degree
Engineering Highest Average ~ $ 62,000
WHY ARE ENGINEERS HIGHLY VALUED?
Educated and Trained with a Specific Skill Set:-Rational and Logical Thinking-Working within Scientific and Engineering Design Rules and Limitations-Working Individually as Well as in Teams-Strong Mathematical Skills & Experimental Skills-Balanced Writing and Speaking Skills
Know How to SOLVE PROBLEMS – ANY PROBLEM!
ENGINEERING @ UCC Since 1849
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Disciplines and BE Degree Programs:-Chemical and Process Engineering-Civil and Environmental Engineering-Electrical and Electronic Engineering-Energy Engineering-Mechanical Engineering (covered within the Other 4 BE Degrees)
Bionic Robotic Hand
Our 4th Year Undergraduate Projects 3rd Place in 2013 National Mechanical Engineering
Design Competition
Bruce Lee Villain’s Claw
UCC SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING –The Focus on Educating Tomorrows Leaders
Trained Skill Set in:
-Problem Solving-Analytical Thinking-Teamwork-Leadership-Management-Speaking Skills
Placed in:-Large to Medium Industry-Academia-Small Business-Government-Financial and Legal Services
IMPACTFOR
IRELAND&
The WORLD
UCC SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING –
3rd Year STUDY ABROAD – SEE CALIFORNIA
Exchange Program with the Univ. of California, Berkeley, San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara
UCC SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING –
Common First 2 Years Curriculum – Can Change Disciplines within 2 years
Required Coursework:-Maths
A Science:-Physics or Chemistry or Biology
AdmittedTo
The UCCSchool of Engineering
Average + 400 Points
Rory McInerney, Intel Corp. USA Vice President
An Accomplished UCC Engineering Graduate
He leads engineering teamsresponsible for the development of Xeon® and Itanium® microprocessors for which Intel has over 90% of worldwide market share.
1986 BE Electrical Engineering, UCC
Note: Another recent Intel Vice President is Ann Kelleher 1987 BE EE, UCC
Comedy Actor
Oscar Winning Movie DirectorPainter
Politician
Frank CapraChemical EngineerCaltech
LeonardoDe Vinci
Engineer&Inventor
Rowan AtkinsonElectricalEngineer
JimmyCarterUS PresidentNuclear Engineer
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."- Arthur C. Clarke
SO COME LEARN SOME MAGIC ! AND HAVE FUN DOING IT!
THANK YOU!
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